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Cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to London

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Airlines that fly from Cardiff to London
Distance: 131 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi
London airports
Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi
London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Find cheap flights from Cardiff to London

KLM links Cardiff Airport (CWL) with London through its Amsterdam hub, so flights from Cardiff to London are a connecting journey rather than a quick hop. Most of these flights land at Heathrow.

Over the last few days, the cheapest Cardiff to London flight found on Opodo was £170. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

Departing from Cardiff: airports and terminals

Cardiff Airport (CWL) operates entirely from a single main terminal. To reach the terminal, take a train from central Cardiff to Rhoose Cardiff International Airport station for the connecting 905 shuttle bus. Taxis from the city centre take around 30 minutes.

Arriving in London: from the airport to the city

Connecting flights from Cardiff usually land at Heathrow Airport, 14 miles west of central London. The Heathrow Express train runs directly to Paddington Station, in 15 to 30 minutes. Alternatively, the Piccadilly line provides a direct Tube link to the centre in about 45 minutes. Coach services also run to Victoria Coach Station, taking around 35 minutes, while taxis wait at designated ranks outside the terminals.

Other regional flights arrive at London City Airport, in the Docklands. From here, the Docklands Light Railway reaches Bank station in about 25 minutes, or you can change at Canning Town for the Jubilee line. Taxis are available outside the terminal building, taking 30 to 40 minutes to reach central destinations.

Things to do in London

London holds some of the UK's most prominent cultural institutions. The British Museum houses historic treasures from Ancient Egypt and China, while the Natural History Museum is famous for its dinosaur galleries. You can view classic artwork at the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, shop the independent boutiques of Brick Lane, or visit Kensington Palace to explore its royal heritage.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to London

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to London?
When you fly from Cardiff to London the average price is £308. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to London at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cardiff to London is 170 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to London?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to London are September, August and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to London?
The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to London from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, May and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - London.
How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to London?
The total flight time between Cardiff and London is of around 7 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 130.94 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Cardiff and London?
The main airport route flying between Cardiff and London is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gatwick Airport(LGW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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